(Family):Dorsal fin with a deep notch or completely divided in two. Caudal fin not furcated. Anal fin with 1〜2 spines. Head mostly covered with scales. Lateral line extending to hind margin of caudal fin. Lower jaw with a single or more barbels in some species. (Genus):Lower jaw without barbel. Tip of lower jaw not projecting beyond upper jaw. Preopercular margin without spine. Dorsal fin with less than 41 soft rays. Height of spinous dorsal fin shorter than HL in adults. (Species):Color of body uniformly dark brown, without distinct stripe or spot.
Distribution:
Off Suriname.
Remarks:
Equetus is distinguishable from this genus by dorsal fin having more than 45 soft rays. Two species of this genus, P. acuminatus and P. umbrosus, are known from western Atlantic. Both species are distinguishable from this species by bearing distinct stripes on side.